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Kazakh Eagle Hunters

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Western Mongolia 2014 The women in our group liked the face of the man in the foreground. He had wide, high cheekbones and a strong jaw. Just the sort of face that nature tells women to look for. He noticed … Continue reading

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Ala Too Mountains

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Kyrgyzstan 2012 The last rays of sun strike an apple orchard on the north shore of Issyk Kul Lake. Contact Penelope at www.uzbekjourneys.com for information about Kyrgyzstan natural beauty.

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Thinking Graphics

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India 2009 I forget what we did that first morning in Delhi but after lunch we walked over to the Qutub Minaret. And there it was, right in the middle of the park with the mid-day Indian sun blasting down … Continue reading

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Abandoned on the Aral Sea

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Uzbekistan: Aral Sea 2012 The Aral sea was once one of the earth’s largest lakes with an area of 23,000 square miles. The Soviets dammed the rivers which fed the lake causing it to shrink to about 10% of its … Continue reading

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Kyrgyz Matriarch

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Kyrgyzstan 2012 We were welcomed by this beautiful woman who offered a tray of fresh pastries as we entered a home in Barskoon Village. She was full of energy, helping put up a yurt for our benefit and seeing to the simmering plov cooked … Continue reading

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A Bowlful of Pearls

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Burma 2011 I learned from Lisl Dennis that a wide angle lens is the lens of choice for market shots. The wider the better and if your lens is a zoom then you’re ready for any close-up situation. Lisl showed how  … Continue reading

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Elephant Story

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Elephant Rescue 2016 We were close enough to the elephants for my 300 mm lens to be adequate. But circumstances were not perfect for me back in 1998. I shot into the sun, remembering to open up, so that I could … Continue reading

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Lunchtime

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Yunnan Province China 2005 A H’mong woman enjoys a bowl of noodles. Those were delicious, and I ate them every chance I got… even for breakfast. Hint: just because the Chinese don’t gain weight from eating noodles doesn’t mean you … Continue reading

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Russian Windows

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Uglich, Russia 2009 Carved wooden windows on houses in Uglich evoke the ambiance of Old Russia. The windows are double glazed to protect against the severe winters. Many had lace curtains with potted plants on the window sill. No windows … Continue reading

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At Drepung Monastery

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Tibet: Drepung Monastery 2007 He stands before a Thanka, a Buddhist painting depicting some aspect of the religion. He’s been sent to get hot water for tea. I noticed the monks at this monastery had a solar method for heating … Continue reading

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